Pinkard Construction
Position:
PROJECT ESTIMATOR
GET TO KNOW US:
Pinkard Construction
is the region's most awarded, mid-sized general contractor based in Colorado. Our focus for the last 60 years has been to build the highest quality commercial and multifamily buildings that support the communities in which we live across the Colorado Front Range. Our people enjoy the opportunity to build where they live, and remain local to participate in all the great state of Colorado has to offer. We thrive when our communities thrive, and are looking for those who will join us in building a great place to live and work.
At
Pinkard Construction , our employees are our most valued assets. Our success is due to the direct result of teamwork. If you are looking for a career at a company that has a true interest in its employees, focuses only on the Colorado Front Range, so you can go home to your family at night, offers competitive salaries, industry-leading benefits packages, and a bonus/profit-sharing program for all employees, Pinkard is the place for you!
Visit our website to learn more!
ESTIMATOR POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Reporting to the Chief Preconstruction Manager, the Project Estimator position provides advanced exposure to Preconstruction Services. Assists with gathering, calculating, and compiling data for use in conceptual and hard bid proposal estimates, and preparing estimates under direct supervision. Introduction to prospective project lead generation.
ESTIMATOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
Quantity Takeoffs - Estimator • Assists estimating team in completing quantity takeoffs utilizing latest software application and standardized estimating procedures and techniques. Scope will include self-performed and subcontracted scopes of work
Subcontract Bid Invitations - Estimator • Assists in preparation of bid packages, including instructions, scopes, bid forms, specifications, interface requirements, etc. • Assists with the reviews of subcontractor proposals for compliance with bid packages and bid documents. • Develop proficiency with bid solicitation software for subcontractor invitations
Bid Closings - Estimator • Assists in the bid closings and analysis of specific assigned trade scopes under direction of lead estimator • Provides follow up with subcontractors on bid clarifications
Safety and Defect Prevention - Estimator • Introduction to company safety policies • Introduction to company defect prevention strategies • Participate in project constructability reviews
Subcontract/Vendor Prequalification - Estimator • Introduction to the subcontractor pre-qualification process
Preconstruction Project Administration - Estimator • Attend project preconstruction meetings at discretion of lead estimator • Take meeting minutes according to company procedures (Viewpoint software) • Issue Preconstruction RFIs according to company procedures (Viewpoint software)
Typical Duties - Estimator • Meet periodically with mentor to develop and assess learning plan progress • Research historical data (purchase orders, subcontracts, productivity analysis reports, etc.) and compile summary reports to develop guidelines and precedence for future estimates • Maintains files of working documents for back up to estimating figures • Assists in the monitoring of conceptual estimates with actual cost data • Assists with production of conceptual estimates, clarifications and cost analysis reports. • Produces complete estimates and related documents for small projects under direct supervision. • Provides orientation of new estimating engineers for take-off software and bid solicitation software. • Continues as an on-going technical resource for department personnel. • Assist with the development, production and updating of project preconstruction schedules • Introduction to BIM capabilities for concrete lift drawings, building model review and project
ENTRY
SKILLS
:
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Building Science or Engineering or commensurate experience. Combination of project operations and preconstruction experience of 3 to 5 years. Applicants being considered for hire must pass a drug test before beginning work or receiving an offer of employment. ESTIMATOR COMPENSATION:
In accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act the salary range for this position will be
$81,000 to $121,000 per year + Profit Sharing.
Actual base pay within this range will be determined by several components including, but not limited to, relevant experience, internal equity, skills, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law.
Pinkard Benefits including:
Medical coverage Dental coverage Vision coverage 401k PTO Holiday Group life Disability Identity Theft Protection Fitness reimbursement Paid Time for Volunteering for Community Service
To be considered for this position, click on "Apply Now" (in this posting or in the Careers section of PinkardBuilds.com) by 10/31/2025.
Pinkard Construction Co. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marriage, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)
PROJECT ESTIMATOR
GET TO KNOW US:
Pinkard Construction
is the region's most awarded, mid-sized general contractor based in Colorado. Our focus for the last 60 years has been to build the highest quality commercial and multifamily buildings that support the communities in which we live across the Colorado Front Range. Our people enjoy the opportunity to build where they live, and remain local to participate in all the great state of Colorado has to offer. We thrive when our communities thrive, and are looking for those who will join us in building a great place to live and work.
At
Pinkard Construction , our employees are our most valued assets. Our success is due to the direct result of teamwork. If you are looking for a career at a company that has a true interest in its employees, focuses only on the Colorado Front Range, so you can go home to your family at night, offers competitive salaries, industry-leading benefits packages, and a bonus/profit-sharing program for all employees, Pinkard is the place for you!
Visit our website to learn more!
ESTIMATOR POSITION DESCRIPTION:
Reporting to the Chief Preconstruction Manager, the Project Estimator position provides advanced exposure to Preconstruction Services. Assists with gathering, calculating, and compiling data for use in conceptual and hard bid proposal estimates, and preparing estimates under direct supervision. Introduction to prospective project lead generation.
ESTIMATOR RESPONSIBILITIES:
Quantity Takeoffs - Estimator • Assists estimating team in completing quantity takeoffs utilizing latest software application and standardized estimating procedures and techniques. Scope will include self-performed and subcontracted scopes of work
Subcontract Bid Invitations - Estimator • Assists in preparation of bid packages, including instructions, scopes, bid forms, specifications, interface requirements, etc. • Assists with the reviews of subcontractor proposals for compliance with bid packages and bid documents. • Develop proficiency with bid solicitation software for subcontractor invitations
Bid Closings - Estimator • Assists in the bid closings and analysis of specific assigned trade scopes under direction of lead estimator • Provides follow up with subcontractors on bid clarifications
Safety and Defect Prevention - Estimator • Introduction to company safety policies • Introduction to company defect prevention strategies • Participate in project constructability reviews
Subcontract/Vendor Prequalification - Estimator • Introduction to the subcontractor pre-qualification process
Preconstruction Project Administration - Estimator • Attend project preconstruction meetings at discretion of lead estimator • Take meeting minutes according to company procedures (Viewpoint software) • Issue Preconstruction RFIs according to company procedures (Viewpoint software)
Typical Duties - Estimator • Meet periodically with mentor to develop and assess learning plan progress • Research historical data (purchase orders, subcontracts, productivity analysis reports, etc.) and compile summary reports to develop guidelines and precedence for future estimates • Maintains files of working documents for back up to estimating figures • Assists in the monitoring of conceptual estimates with actual cost data • Assists with production of conceptual estimates, clarifications and cost analysis reports. • Produces complete estimates and related documents for small projects under direct supervision. • Provides orientation of new estimating engineers for take-off software and bid solicitation software. • Continues as an on-going technical resource for department personnel. • Assist with the development, production and updating of project preconstruction schedules • Introduction to BIM capabilities for concrete lift drawings, building model review and project
ENTRY
SKILLS
:
Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Building Science or Engineering or commensurate experience. Combination of project operations and preconstruction experience of 3 to 5 years. Applicants being considered for hire must pass a drug test before beginning work or receiving an offer of employment. ESTIMATOR COMPENSATION:
In accordance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act the salary range for this position will be
$81,000 to $121,000 per year + Profit Sharing.
Actual base pay within this range will be determined by several components including, but not limited to, relevant experience, internal equity, skills, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law.
Pinkard Benefits including:
Medical coverage Dental coverage Vision coverage 401k PTO Holiday Group life Disability Identity Theft Protection Fitness reimbursement Paid Time for Volunteering for Community Service
To be considered for this position, click on "Apply Now" (in this posting or in the Careers section of PinkardBuilds.com) by 10/31/2025.
Pinkard Construction Co. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marriage, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)